Policy Brief/Proposal
Keeping the Promise of LCFF
Public Advocates
A report on the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula, with key findings and recommendations for the future.
Topic: Foster Youth and Other Priority Populations
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Brown Consistent With Legislation He Signs And Vetoes
Children Now
An article describing California Governor Jerry Brown's consistent priorities in education legislation, including his emphasis on local control, opposition to new state mandates, and aversion to expanding data collection, and how he remained steadfast in his approach even with exceptions made for certain bills.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Just News
University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
A weekly compilation of news articles about education and justice.
Tool / Toolkit
Fresno Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Fresno Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Fresno Unified School District: District Leverages LCFF to Bring in More Funding, Pilot Innovative Investments
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Fresno Unified School District leveraged the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to bring in more funding and pilot innovative investments.
Tool / Toolkit
Learning the Ropes: Equity Opportunities in California School Funding and School Accountability
Education Trust, Inc.
A slide presentation that provides background on California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funding, accountability, and connections to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Tool / Toolkit
Los Angeles Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Los Angeles Unified School District: District Prioritizes Foster Youth in Funding as Advocates Clamor for Resources
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) prioritized foster youth in funding in response to community group demands.
Tool / Toolkit
Stockton Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Stockton Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Stockton Unified School District: High-Need Urban District Focuses on Restoring Academic Programs While Weathering Stakeholder Pressure
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Stockton Unified School District, a high-need urban district, focused on restoring academic programs while weathering stakeholder pressure.
Tool / Toolkit
West Contra Costa Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about West Contra Costa Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
West Contra Costa Unified School District: Contentious Community Engagement Leads to a More Open and Constructive Dialogue Between the District and Its Stakeholders
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how contentious community engagement at West Contra Costa Unified School District led to a more open and constructive dialogue between the district and its stakeholders.
Tool / Toolkit
Frequently Asked Questions about Community Engagement Requirements
Public Advocates
A handout answering common questions about Parent Advisory Committees and other parent and family engagement aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Tool / Toolkit
What you need to know about California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
Education Trust, Inc.
A presentation introducing California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), including how it works and what it means for school districts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
State Introduces Tools for School Change
Children Now
An article discussing the launch of the Quality Schooling Framework by the California Department of Education, aimed at guiding administrators in developing and implementing locally created school accountability plans with a focus on school culture, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to improve student outcomes.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Transparency In Local School Funding
Children Now
A news report sharing perspectives from students, parents, educators, and activists about California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) during July 2014.
Tool / Toolkit
LCAP Evaluation Checklist
Education Trust, Inc.
A checklist designed to help stakeholders review California school district Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and frame their comments and questions.
Research/Report
The Language of Reform: English Learners in California’s Shifting Education Landscape
Education Trust, Inc.
An analysis of California school's attempts to serve the state's diverse population of English learners, including reports from districts that are breaking patterns of insufficient academic support.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Districts Should Make Early Learning A Priority In Their Local Accountability Plans
Children Now
A commentary on the persistent achievement gap in California, emphasizing the urgent need for early learning opportunities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children, urging districts to recognize and support early childhood education as a critical strategy for meeting educational accountability goals under the Local Control Funding Formula.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Communication Key For A Truly Effective LCFF
Children Now
An article highlighting the importance of effective communication and conversation in the successful implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California, acknowledging the State Board of Education's efforts to address concerns and make necessary changes to improve the law's impact on schools and students.